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Why are Muay Thai Fighters Skinny
Muay Thai

Why are Muay Thai Fighters Skinny?

If you’ve had the chance to observe Muay Thai fighters in action, you’ve probably noticed that they all tend to be extremely slim and well-muscled. This is an intentional achievement because all combatants understand that it is necessary to maintain a slender physique to maximize their performance. Any novice just […]

How Long Does it Take to Learn Muay Thai
Muay Thai

How Long Does it Take to Learn Muay Thai?

There’s a great deal involved with learning the ancient art of Muay Thai, so it makes sense that it would take quite a while to learn the sport and how to practice it with any degree of mastery. Some fundamentals that must be learned include the proper stance, how to […]

Why are Muay Thai Shorts so Short
Muay Thai

Why are Muay Thai Shorts so Short?

Some people are put off by the brevity of Muay Thai shorts and avoid purchasing them for that reason. However, there’s a good reason these athletic shorts are so brief, and they have nothing to do with fashion. One of the lesser reasons they tend to be short is so […]

why do muay thai fighters wear ankle supports
Muay Thai

Why do Muay Thai Fighters Wear Ankle Supports?

Muay Thai translates to ‘Thai Boxing,’ Thailand’s national sport. The sport is not limited to Thailand, however, and has become popular around the entire world. It is one of the martial arts, and it has a long history that dates back to the thirteenth century. At that time, it was […]

Muay Thai vs Muay Boran
Muay Thai

Muay Thai vs Muay Boran: 12 Main Differences

The historical vs. the modern-day fighting arts is what we are comparing. Muay Thai or the pos 1930’s westernized version compared to the traditional form of combat initially employed by the Thai people. Here is a video guide: Muay Boran vs Muay Thai techniques Old and New Muay Thai vs. […]

Muay Thai vs MMA
MMA, Muay Thai

Muay Thai vs MMA [Old Tiger vs Young Lion]

You finally decided you want to learn a life skill and decided you want to learn martial arts. But, what’s best? A traditional style like Muay Thai or a modern interpretation like Mixed Martial Arts?  Which is best for self-defense or sports training? Muay Thai vs MMA Muay Thai takes […]